Right now, immigrant communities in New Mexico and beyond are facing fear and instability. The current political climate has real and harmful impacts on the adult learners and families we serve.

In response to this reality, Encuentro is transitioning all our classes and programming online, effective immediately. This decision was not made lightly, and we know it’s the right one to protect our students, families, educators, and staff while continuing to provide education and support.

Now more than ever, we need your partnership. When you support Encuentro, you help immigrant adults:

* Access high-quality education to build language, literacy, and job skills

* Receive wraparound services that uplift entire families

* Belong to a community that welcomes, values, and understands them

Your gift helps us meet this moment with strength and solidarity.

Donate Now to support our transition and sustain this vital work.

In the face of fear, we choose hope, action, and solidarity. Thank you for being part of this movement with us.

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: Transitioning to online to keep our community safe appeared first on Encuentro Nuevo Mexico.

En este momento, las comunidades inmigrantes en Nuevo México y más allá enfrentan miedo e inestabilidad. El clima político actual tiene impactos reales y dañinos en los adultos estudiantes y las familias a las que servimos.

En respuesta a esta realidad, Encuentro está transicionando todas nuestras clases y programas al formato en línea, con efecto inmediato. Esta decisión no se tomó a la ligera, y sabemos que es la correcta para proteger a nuestros estudiantes, familias, educadores y personal, mientras continuamos brindando educación y apoyo.

Ahora más que nunca, necesitamos tu apoyo. Cuando apoyas a Encuentro, ayudas a personas inmigrantes adultas a:

* Acceder a una educación de alta calidad para desarrollar habilidades en el idioma, la lectura y el trabajo

* Recibir servicios integrales que fortalecen a familias enteras

* Pertenecer a una comunidad que las recibe, valora y comprende

Tu donación nos ayuda a enfrentar este momento con fortaleza y solidaridad.

Dona ahora para apoyar esta transición y mantener vivo este trabajo tan vital.

Ante el miedo, elegimos la esperanza, la acción y la solidaridad.
Gracias por ser parte de este movimiento con nosotros.

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Manteniendo a nuestra comunidad segura en línea appeared first on Encuentro Nuevo Mexico.

In April, our community came together, highlighting the energy and connections at the core of Encuentro’s programs.

Students, staff, and allies engaged in virtual classrooms and in-person gatherings, supporting one another in learning and connection.

This month’s Student Project Presentations reinforce what makes Encuentro special—community gatherings, confidence-building education, joyful moments, and a shared sense of unity.

Spirit Week!

From PJ Day to Filter Day, our community showed and gathered together in fun and wacky ways to celebrate Spirit Week.

All week long, our virtual classrooms were filled with creativity, laughter, and Encuentro pride as community members showed up fully as themselves and deepened their sense of belonging.

Student Project Presentations

April is a very special time at Encuentro! Students showcase their learning through presentations, games, storytelling, songs, and performances. This year, most classes met online and the Spanish for Solidarity class gathered in person. All students brought creativity, energy and fun as they engaged their audiences in all they learned this academic year.

Ice Cream Social

I Scream . . . You Scream . . . We all Scream for Ice Cream! Our families really showed their Encuentro spirit by completing Spirit week at a local paletería. We gathered – young and old – to connect, build relationships, and share simple joys – through conversation, laughter and delicious treats.

Thank you to all the families who joined us and made this gathering so special

Honrando a Larry Moore
July 22, 1948 – November 21, 2024

Celebrating the life of our beloved Larry Moore. On April 18, family and friends came together to honor the lasting memory of Larry Moore, a veteran ESL teacher who touched many lives, at Encuentro and beyond, through his unique approach to teaching – melding music and song.

Although he is missed, he is fondly remembered for his powerful legacy of joy and inspiration and the lasting impact he had on language learning in our community.

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In April, our community came together, highlighting the energy and connections at the core of Encuentro’s programs.

Students, staff, and allies engaged in virtual classrooms and in-person gatherings, supporting one another in learning and connection.

This month’s Student Project Presentations reinforce what makes Encuentro special—community gatherings, confidence-building education, joyful moments, and a shared sense of unity.

Spirit Week!

From PJ Day to Filter Day, our community showed and gathered together in fun and wacky ways to celebrate Spirit Week.

All week long, our virtual classrooms were filled with creativity, laughter, and Encuentro pride as community members showed up fully as themselves and deepened their sense of belonging.

Student Project Presentations

April is a very special time at Encuentro! Students showcase their learning through presentations, games, storytelling, songs, and performances. This year, most classes met online and the Spanish for Solidarity class gathered in person. All students brought creativity, energy and fun as they engaged their audiences in all they learned this academic year.

Ice Cream Social

I Scream . . . You Scream . . . We all Scream for Ice Cream! Our families really showed their Encuentro spirit by completing Spirit week at a local paletería. We gathered – young and old – to connect, build relationships, and share simple joys – through conversation, laughter and delicious treats.

Thank you to all the families who joined us and made this gathering so special

Honrando a Larry Moore
July 22, 1948 – November 21, 2024

Celebrating the life of our beloved Larry Moore. On April 18, family and friends came together to honor the lasting memory of Larry Moore, a veteran ESL teacher who touched many lives, at Encuentro and beyond, through his unique approach to teaching – melding music and song.

Although he is missed, he is fondly remembered for his powerful legacy of joy and inspiration and the lasting impact he had on language learning in our community.

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